reflux
/ʁə.fly/masculine
The English phrase 'ebb' can be translated into French as reflux. Wiktionary also lists jusant.
Meaning: receding movement of the tide (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reflux | /ʁə.fly/ | masculine |
| jusant | /ʒy.zɑ̃/ | masculine |
The term refers to the receding movement of the tide.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
reflux is pronounced /ʁə.fly/ and has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While 'reflux' is the scientific term for the tide's ebb, the word is also used in medicine to describe 'reflux' in the digestive system, such as 'reflux gastrique'.
- The word reflux can be used figuratively to describe a regression or a backward movement in a social or political trend.
- The term jusant comes from the Late Latin iūsānus, which meant 'lower'.
Examples in context
- Nul flux sans reflux.Every tide has its ebb.This sentence illustrates the relationship between the tide and its ebb using reflux.Tatoeba #341861 by sysko, translation #3053574 by altusi
- Durant la marée basse, la plage est plus vaste.During the ebb, the beach is larger.
- Le reflux de la mer se produit toutes les six heures.The ebb of the sea occurs every six hours.
- La marée est descendante, préparez-vous pour la pêche!The tide is ebbing, get ready for fishing!
- Le reflux est très rapide ce soir.The ebb is very fast tonight.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are walking on the beach.
- ChloéRegarde, le reflux commence déjà.Look, the ebb is already starting.
- LucasC'est le moment idéal pour chercher des crabes.It is the perfect time to look for crabs.
- ChloéOn peut marcher plus loin maintenant.We can walk further now.
- LucasOui, la plage est plus large.Yes, the beach is wider.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ebb” translations and entries reflux, jusant, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jusant, reflux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
